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BJ03 HBC

2003 Aprilia Caponord

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,450 mi
Last recorded27,450 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Caponord19,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HBC
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 27,450 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,209 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 22,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,987 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,172 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Fail 20 May 2011 17,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 17,147 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2008 16,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 14,390 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,932 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Caponord?

Based on 5,681 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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BJ03 HBC is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,943 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia Caponord fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Caponord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 HBC registered?

BJ03 HBC is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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